Dual Shocks

[newguy]

I have read both sides of this subject but they really don't address the type of the vehicle or what is going to be used for. Our '73 project will be my son's everyday driver and will be used as our hunting vehicle. Mostly desert trails. No rock climbing, no lift kits or big tires. So are dual shocks really necessary? When I bought the Bronco it came with an un-installed dual shock kit but will it be worth money to have it welded on? Will we really notice a difference in the ride and handling?

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Bully Bob]

---"So are dual shocks really necessary? "---

NO, ....I have duals on mine....the 5 other EB's I had did not.

I did everything with them all (high speed dirt to rough & tumble trails) & didn't really notice any real diff.

I would imagine rock'n may find them useful.

Some may chime-in with an advantage....let's see..

 

[Bandit]

I have read both sides of this subject but they really don't address the type of the vehicle or what is going to be used for. Our '73 project will be my son's everyday driver and will be used as our hunting vehicle. Mostly desert trails. No rock climbing, no lift kits or big tires. So are dual shocks really necessary? When I bought the Bronco it came with an un-installed dual shock kit but will it be worth money to have it welded on? Will we really notice a difference in the ride and handling?

Thanks for the advice.

When I first started building Broncos,On the vendors catelog it would state:"The front drum to disc,and dual shocks ,which help keep you from roll over are first,and most important improvements".I guess that thinking has gone by the wayside.I had some guys on Classic Bronco's web site,state that it is not true any more that ,four new Bilstiens are the best for ride and everything else.I guess the old school is in my blood,I still run dual set up,and in the back of my head I'm safer,whether it's actually true or not I don't know.I want to run eight Bilstiens.i Guess that young wippersnapper,BullyBob summed it up right.I haven't seen that quoted on catelogs anymore.

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[S_bolt19]

My opinion on the dual shock is that it is overkill. Unless you are professionally desert racing or rock racing there is no need to go with duals. I think the money could be spent elsewhere and have a better rig with it. I have driven both single & duals and the supposed performance of duals isn't noticable to the average joe blow. The added dampening effects that the duals give you will take away from the actual comfort of the ride (if you could actually say that EBs are a cush ride anyway..lol). If you were running a 351 or bigger engine, had a winch or just carried around a lot more weight than the typical EB does, then yeah, maybe the dual set up would be more advantageous. BUT, like I said before I became longwinded, I think it is overkill.

 

[Broncoholics]

Overkill is definately the word on this subject. I had dual 70/30's up front (almost like having 140/60 shock, lol) and when I took 2 out I was amazed how the ride improved.

Might not corner as well but I'd rather (my preference) have a smooth ride than a stiff ride. Its a toss up, as you stiffen the suspension it can increase the chance of a roll over. Same as too soft of a suspension. Just keep away from the 50/50 shocks like Rancho 5000 and you will be good to go.

 

[monza]

Overkill is definately the word on this subject. I had dual 70/30's up front (almost like having 140/60 shock, lol) and when I took 2 out I was amazed how the ride improved.

Just keep away from the 50/50 shocks like Rancho 5000 and you will be good to go.

shit dude,

i was just on my way out the door to look at some Rancho 5000's

YIKES !

Monza.

see 66 - 77 early Bronco

new truck - need help.

 

[NE WEAR]

Just curious -

What is the problem with Rancho 5000 50/50?

I am not sure (it's been about 6 years) but I think I have Rancho 9000's. How are those?

jeff

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[Broncoholics]

Rancho 9000's are a 70/30 style shock also. They make a 9000 manual and or in cab adjustable type. All 9000's are a good shock to run but cost more. The 5000's are stiff in both directions and don't utilize the suspension as they should. What you want is the coil to dampen the hit not the shock. With a shock that can collaps easily will not cause a hard hit. The suspension sucks it up and on the rebound the shock is lots stiffer to help control the rebound so the truck doesn't bounce. Its tough to explain but its a huge improvement in handeling.

A 50/50 shocks is stiff in both directions causing a hard hit cause they don't want to collaps and can make you air born. Rebound is OK but a 5000 don't need any more on rebound cause the shock was hardly collapsed from the hit.